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[Puddleduck]

Offagain I just love the Christmas pants!!!!! Could do with some of those myself!!!!!

I think if I am not chatting via Skype with my friend in the USA this evening I will try to do a bit on under the sea.

 

[Offagain]

It’s a pile of cut out cushion covers with the ties to attach to them (which are probably what you think look like runner beans!) as they’re going to be seat pads for my kitchen chairs.
The cushions and zips should arrive tomorrow at which point I’ll finish them and apply to said chairs.

Update: Cushions and zips did not arrive today

Blimey you really are making me look slack! Lucky family, look forward to the picture of everyone wearing them. Are you both going to have one too?

It depends how much fabric I've got left when the kids ones are finished.

@Offagain I just love the Christmas pants!!!!! Could do with some of those myself!!!!!

I’m thinking I might make some for myself if I get a chance and there’s enough fabric. All the grandkids love Nana pants and I’ve got a bit of a backlog for pant requests because of making the seasonal jumpers, plus my cricut arrived and distracted me!

 

[Puddleduck]

I did a lacy knicker making workshop at one of the shows. I didn't like the style of what we made but it did give me a push to look at other patterns. They are quick and easy to make and you can adjust for your own figure.

 

[Jenben]

I still have a half made pair of jersey knickers somewhere in my craft room

 

[Offagain]

I still have a half made pair of jersey knickers somewhere in my craft room

I love them and they’re so comfy. I use bands rather than elastic though as I tried that once and it didn’t go well
Another thing I like about them is when hung out on the boat to dry after washing, they look like bikini bottoms rather than pants!

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[Jenben]

I use bands rather than elastic though as I tried that once and it didn’t go well

Ah maybe that’s when I lost the will to live then ! Not sure what you mean by bands Andrea ?

 

[Offagain]

Ah maybe that’s when I lost the will to live then ! Not sure what you mean by bands Andrea ?

waistband and leg cuffs are made from cotton Lycra, either the same as the body of the pants or contrasting
The Waves & Wild pattern is really easy to follow and putting the bands on is the only time consuming part.

 

[Lisa]

I’ve started yet another project
I decided to buy the Bella Coco Advent Calendar CAL, back in October as a treat.
It’s only a square a day, so won’t take up much time each day.

I’ve also won a crocheted Xmas Gonk in a mini giveaway. Always wanted to make one and now I don’t have to

 

[scotzsue]

Despite having hundreds of patterns I strtd looking for 'something different but easy' was disappointed to see how many relied on multicolour wool for interest. All mostly same style with either set in or drop shoulders, neithe of which I really like. So it will be an old faithful or the the lovely pattern I got from Janine

 

[Sewandsew]

Hi . I have really enjoyed seeing and hearing about all your Christmas makes.
I have a suggestion for quick one that I have found is very popular with my friends. They ask for more the next year.
Wrist warmers. Small and quick to make . Very comforting in this cold weather.

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[Carol]

Hi . I have really enjoyed seeing and hearing about all your Christmas makes.
I have a suggestion for quick one that I have found is very popular with my friends. They ask for more the next year.
Wrist warmers. Small and quick to make . Very comforting in this cold weather.

That's a great idea and some wool I will put to good use doing them .

 

[Sewandsew]

If anyone is interested in stranded knitting and patterns for wrist warmers/cuffs. I recommend
Knitting from the North by Hilary Grant

 

[Offagain]

Wrist warmers. Small and quick to make . Very comforting in this cold weather.

They’re lovely, and a perfect use for scraps.
I’m going to do a similar thing but with fabric. I’ll post pictures when I’ve done some.
At mum’s at the moment so don’t have much spare time as she’s keeping me busy!

 

[Sewandsew]

That's a clever idea. Not thought of using fabric.
Co ordinate to pullovers and tops.

 

[Janine]

These adverts keep popping up on my screen. Nice quick pressy for all ages

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[Sewandsew]

Will give it a go. It may be something to adapt and make with my 6 Yr old granddaughter. She likes sewing.

 

[Ven]

These adverts keep popping up on my screen. Nice quick pressy for all ages

That’s beautiful, I literally do not know anyone that still reads an actual book though The convenience of Kindles have converted us completely living in the van.

 

[Offagain]

That's a clever idea. Not thought of using fabric.
Co ordinate to pullovers and tops.

I’m going to use the (free) thumbs up cuff pattern from Waves and Wild which I’ve previously attached to hoodies for some of the grandsprogs. Line it with fleece and attach a ribbing cuff.
I’ll be doing them on Thursday and will let you know how it goes!

 

[scousebird]

That’s beautiful, I literally do not know anyone that still reads an actual book though The convenience of Kindles have converted us completely living in the van.

I read actual books, don't own a kindle.

 

[Janine]

I read actual books, don't own a kindle.

Me too! Due to insomnia, I try to limit my screen time at night.

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[scotzsue]

We have kindles but also read 'proper' books, our grandkids read books rather than an electronic reader.

 

[Sewandsew]

That’s beautiful, I literally do not know anyone that still reads an actual book though The convenience of Kindles have converted us completely living in the van.

I love my kindle. So useful esp in middle of night or when waiting for appointments.

But I also always have a proper book on the go. As do my grand children.

 

[Puddleduck]

Not all books are available on kindle. Kindle great for travelling and waiting for appointments etc but nothing beats the feel and smell of a real book

 

[scotzsue]

Have had some brilliant free books on kindle and some utter ones too. Find it can be cheaper continuing with a series, to get the rest in a charity shop. some have all as freebies, but others really draw you in.
Haven't found a way to knit and read a book at the same time though.

 

[Puddleduck]

I find kindle unlimited is well worth the fee given how much Martin and I read.

We also use Bookbub for ideas of new authors and genres.

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[Ven]

Not all books are available on kindle. Kindle great for travelling and waiting for appointments etc but nothing beats the feel and smell of a real book

I felt exactly the same initially but full timing in the van, I soon got over it though. I do miss my big coffee table/ art books though

Have had some brilliant free books on kindle and some utter ones too. Find it can be cheaper continuing with a series, to get the rest in a charity shop. some have all as freebies, but others really draw you in.
Haven't found a way to knit and read a book at the same time though.

My reading has seriously suffered since I started spending so many hours a day crocheting or stitching, which is why my TV/ film addiction is so well fed

 

[Puddleduck]

Copied and pasted from the Hand Knitting Association newsletter:

• West Yorkshire Spinners free ginger biscuit garland looks good enough to eat
• Stylecraft has a free customisable wreath pattern where crocheters can choose from a range of motifs to add to their own design.
• Cygnet has a fun selection of free Christmas knitting and crochet patterns including these clever cork stoppers for your festive celebrations.
• The Ricorumi Christmas CAL looks lots of fun – we can’t decide which character we like best.
• If you’d like a fun Christmas stocking to hang up, James C Brett has you covered with pattern 8111.
• And finally, King Cole have a special advent giveaway running on their newsletter at the moment. There are PDF patterns and opportunities to Christmas Crochet and Christmas Knits parcels and 12 huge giveaway boxes full of goodies.

 

[Lisa]

The cute little Xmas gonk/gnome that I won in a mini giveaway competition

 

[scousebird]

Just finished this for my Granddaughter

 

[davanne]

Helen scousebird that is beautiful I the colours

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